PREFACE. 



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In many ways other than by wireless, opinions — some of them 

 of value and some otherwise — may be broadcasted upon the 

 world ; and in recent decades various forms of error have thus 

 been propagated, and in some cases have gained a long start of 

 the truth. 



There are probably few methods of demonstrating truth and 

 combating error, whether in science or philosophy, m morality 

 or religion, so effective as free discussion. The Victoria. Insti- 

 tute affords a platform for such discussion, and during a long 

 course of years has promoted means whereby truth has been 

 searched out and error exposed, especially in regard to ques- 

 tions that bear upon revealed religion and affect the higher life 

 of mankind. 



During the Session recently closed, papers have been read 

 on subjects of profound importance; and according to custom, 

 advance copies of such papers have been circulated among sup- 

 porters of the Institute, in order to ensure purposeful debate 

 of the issues raised. The present volume gives the text of the 

 papers, and summaries of the discussions that followed. 



Christian students who, on grounds of principle, are accus- 

 tomed to " prove all things " for themselves have no fear when 

 confronted with Higher Critical claims in regard to the Bible, 

 nor do they hesitate to meet in open conflict the apologist for 

 materialistic theories. A determination to " hold fast that which 

 is good '* is found to go a long way, when thoughtful men join 



